Premier Auction
Sat, Dec 4, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 785
George III Mahogany Sofa Frame
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Probably British, 1765-1780, fine sculptural form, with deeply shaped serpentine back and scrolled arms, molded square mahogany legs with stretchers, set on brass casters, ash, beech, spruce secondary, 36 x 71 x 30-1/2 in.
Provenance: Property Deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, Virginia; all proceeds to benefit the Collections Acquisitions Fund
Note: The combination of secondary woods strongly suggests a British origin.
Condition
in excellent condition overall, seat frame with later corner blocks and one later metal brace at back, casters probably later additions, minor patches at arm fronts, one later side brace, other minor repairs
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